by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Loyola Marymount ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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Loyola Marymount is in the top 10% of the country for theater. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 304 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola Marymount University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in theater from Loyola Marymount. This makes it the #48 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola Marymount is $21,869. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Loyola Marymount is $1,145 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Loyola Marymount paid an average of $2,404 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,602 | $57,602 |
| Fees | $887 | $887 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,713 | $20,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Loyola Marymount. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Loyola Marymount theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Marymount Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's theater program at Loyola Marymount make a median salary of $31,564. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theater graduates with a master's is $27,533.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in theater from Loyola Marymount. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Loyola Marymount University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 124 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 47 |
| Dance | 12 |
| Music | 11 |
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